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7 years 7 months ago #168237 by jojo
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Gone straight into panic mode following receipt of a letter saying my DLA will stop and to apply for PIP. I have to telephone DWP so ask is this correct? Benefits and Work guides helped me with ESA application so why do I feel so much anxiety and panic with PIP. I am so frightened of making the call but know I have to. Can anyone advise me on what I will be asked please.
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7 years 7 months ago #168238 by Gordon
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jojo wrote: Gone straight into panic mode following receipt of a letter saying my DLA will stop and to apply for PIP. I have to telephone DWP so ask is this correct? Benefits and Work guides helped me with ESA application so why do I feel so much anxiety and panic with PIP. I am so frightened of making the call but know I have to. Can anyone advise me on what I will be asked please.
jojopuss


Have a look at the PIP Claim guide, the call is covered in one of the early sections.

Gordon

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7 years 7 months ago #168245 by Maglil55
Replied by Maglil55 on topic Applying for PIP
The call really isn't bad. They are just getting basic information off you such as name, address , doctor's name address , telephone numbers, NI number, bank details etc. I printed off the PIP1 sample form from the Members Only section and filled it in before I called to make sure I had all the information to hand. She didn't ask the questions in the same order as the sample form but at least I had all the detail. Really though this bit is nothing to worry about.
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7 years 7 months ago #169097 by jojo
Replied by jojo on topic Applying for PIP - worrying text message
Thank you for your advice and it is appreciated. Has anyone come across the following problem. My letter telling me to telephone says I have to call before 6th Oct. Today I received a text message saying 'please call us now if you want to claim PIP. If you don't contact us, you'll get a reminder letter in 7-10 days about your DLA ending'. I found this quite confusing and threatening due to it saying to call us now. Is it a scare tactic? I spent 25 mins waiting listening to music and a recorded message before finally speaking to someone. They said it was relevant to the date on the letter. When I pointed out it says call us now hence my call. there wasn't really an explanation - am I just thick or totally confused? I wonder if anyone else has experienced this. thanks guys. jojo

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7 years 7 months ago #169111 by Gordon
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Jojo

It is just the DWP trying to be touchy feely so they can pretend that we are all "customers" that they are supplying a service to!!! It's not intended to scare claimants but often does.

The reminder letter is a mandatory requirement 21 days after the PIP2 has been sent.

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7 years 7 months ago #169140 by Bill24chev
Replied by Bill24chev on topic Applying for PIP
bUt with yhe DWP the custoner is hardly ever Right

Gordon wrote: Jojo

It is just the DWP trying to be touchy feely so they can pretend that we are all "customers" that they are supplying a service to!!! It's not intended to scare claimants but often does.

The reminder letter is a mandatory requirement 21 days after the PIP2 has been sent.

Gordon

But with the DWP the "Customer" is Not always right :angry:
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